Photographer's Note

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) is a species of pig, including many subspecies, and part of the biological family Suidae. It is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig, an animal with which it freely hybridises. Wild boar are native across much of Northern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean Region (including North Africa's Atlas Mountains) and much of Asia as far south as Indonesia. Populations have also been artificially introduced in some parts of the world, most notably the Americas and Australasia; principally for hunting. Elsewhere, populations have also become established after escapes of wild boar from captivity.

We were walking along a route in the hills between Ansouis and Pertuis, when we suddenly heard some snoring behind us. There were at least four wild boars where we just had walked. They were not more than twenty metres from us. They seemed quite curious and even friendly. I had plenty of time to take pictures. You can see more in the WS:s.

Quite unusual shot as you for shot to the animal, right? But you got the lucky opprtunity.
Clear/fresh comfrotable color and very deep/sharp description as usual. Congratulation on your fine job!
Thanks for your sharing and have a good midweek!
Best regards,
Takero

Hi Gunnar,
What close encounter! I would be afraid even if they look so friendly. There are wild boars in Polish forests, sometimes they go to the towns. Nice picture. I like they curious look!
Regards
MAlgorzata

Hello Gunnar,
I do not understand that you could have as much chance, because they are very apprehensive animals, as long as they are not disturbed. In any case of very beautiful photographs of wild nature. Good quality too. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Hej Gunnar,
Amazingly you were able to catch several photos of these wild boars! The seem to have been as curious as yourself. ;-) You were lucky that they were friendly ones. This and the WS photos are all fine photos with good quality. I like WS #2 most. TFS!
Hälsningar,
Lasse

Hej Gunnar
Better encounter them on foot than with your car, unless they want to get your food they should not annoy you, except if they have kids. Quality is not up to your level but it is only a quick snap.
Have a nice day JY

Hej Gunnar,
Just for yourinformation I had a nice meal of home made wild hog sausage with Bratkartoffeln yesterday. A real Romanian treat.
I would be quite excited to meet these animals at such close range. You were lucky to get such fine pictures. These encounters don't happen every day.
Greetings from Brasov,
Gert

Hi Gunnar,
Before the new highway (to my weekend house at the Blacksea shore) was been built, I had to drive through a forest and specially at night time, cousins of them used to stop on the beams of my cars lamp and watch us !
Therefore a very well known spiecies. Here the male at fromt part seems to have noticed you !
Nice entry with good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Hello Gunnar,
wow! lucky you to come across these wee piggies! The green here is somewhat over saturated in my humble opinion but I like your low pov. Good sharpness.Just as well that they seemed friendly how they have given you a fright.
Bev

They are such a cute couple (trio), even if I refrain from meeting them on a narrow track!
Good portrait of the youngster, even if I think I can see an evil streak in his eyes hehehe...
This wildlife scene is well framed with good details!

Hello Gunnar,
It's great that you could meet these friendly boars, and be able to capture them. I like all of the greenery and the natural feeling in this scene. It's lucky for you that those boars weren't the angry kind with big tusks!!

Good evening.
Good article about wild pigs with a description ...
Nice view and a second ...
Good time recording, sharpness and contrast nicely demonstrated wild boar, beautiful colors.
Good work, nice captured moment.
As a young man, I was an avid hunter.
Have a nice evening and night, all the best.
Paja.